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September 27, 2016Q.Succulent spreading out onto lawn
I built a house back in 2013 and have a garden full of succulents. Love my garden but just recently I have noticed one of my spreader plants is growing under the garden edging and popping up in the grass area. This thing is so persistent it has grown under the concrete porch and popping up in my other garden. Eventually, I am worried it will pop up in next doors front lawn. What to do?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 27, 2016A.Sedum to root easily so whenever a piece drops off it will take root. It is very easy to pull up the unwanted growth.
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- Asked by
TwinsMimi on
November 28, 2016
Zone 8, 78957\\\' Austin tx areaQ.Why is mold forming on top of soil?
I brought my Donkey Tail succulent into my house about 3 weeks ago and the temperature outside was 32 degrees, which I believe I remember doing last year also. But now I'm seeing a grayish mold forming on top of the soil. The pot is in front of a bay window with diffuse lighting most of the day, but it is pretty wet, probably too wet right now. But the plant looks really good currently, except for mold. What should I do to keep it healthy? I'd hate to see my plant die from it. I did add additional cactus/succulent soil on top of my plant this past summer, don't know if that newest soil could be the problem possibly. Can you help me? Thank you, Christine.
Answered by
Alisma on
November 28, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Mold tends to grow in pots that are too wet. When you bring a potted plant indoors for winter, it will need less water than it needed outside, because it will be less active in the lower light levels indoors. Overwatering will cause plant health problems:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/signs-of-plants-affected-by-too-much-water.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/overwatering-container-plants.htmMany succulents are especially sensitive to overwatering, so it is best to let the soil get dry on the top and about an inch down before you water each time.
The additional soil that was added on top may also be a problem, if it buried the base of the stems. That could cause the base of the stems to rot. I recommend removing that soil, or repotting the plants in cactus/succulent soil.
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l.nedev on
November 30, 2016
HP13 6XUQ.Aeonium
My Aeonium is outdoors. It doesn't seem to like the cold and frost. Should I cover it at night?
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Alisma on
December 1, 2016
Certified ExpertA.You are correct, most Aeonium species do not like cold. Yes, you can cover it at night, either with a small bucket or with the ideas listed here:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/protecting-plants-winter.htm
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Anonymous on
December 4, 2016Q.Succulent care
My succulent has recently developed a weird bumpy texture on some of its leaves. I was given it as a gift and upon inspection it had been overwatered. I removed the rotten leaves and it seemed fine. Is this new abnormality in the leaves a result of that, or something else? I water it every 3 days (or less) and it gets enough sunlight. Any help/advice would be appreciated!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
December 4, 2016A.Watering as frequently as every 3 days is likely to much water for this single succulent.
Instead of watering on a schedule you should water throughly and then allow the soil to dry. Actually check the soil before watering again.
Here is a link with more care information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/exotic-showstoppers-beautiful-succulents.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
February 16, 2017Q.Gardening in Fl., zone9
Is it possible to grow succulents in a garden with our rainy summers?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 18, 2017A.Soil and location will be key to success, but yes, Succulents can be grown.
A rock garden area, or even pots are great areas to tuck in succulents.
Sedums and stonecrop are also great choices for you.
Here are some links to help you get started.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/outdoor-succulent-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/succulent-plant-info.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/exotic-showstoppers-beautiful-succulents.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/aeonium/growing-aeonium-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/echeveria/caring-for-echeveria-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/sedum/sedums-plants.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
lally6 on
March 18, 2017
95709 Camino, CAQ.succulents and cacti
Can both grow well in same container? Are their conditions similar?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 19, 2017A.Yes, you can plant them together.
Here is an article with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/cacti-succulents-inside-your-home.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
loiszalc on
April 10, 2017
20906Q.what to I do with stalks with flowers
I have just started with growing succulents. I have a lot of luck and have studied plants a long time ago, but not succulents. Now that (I believe) they are starting to flower (a stem coming out from the plant with flowers at the end), what do I do with this flower stalk. Do I cut it off, just leave it there to continue to grow, use it to start propagation - I am such a novice that it is embarrassing. Any information you have for me would be so helpful. Thank you. Lois
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 11, 2017A.Some succulents, such as the common Hen and Chick actually end their life cycle after blooming. Lucking you should have some offsprings or pups to continue on. These are called Monocarpic succulents.
Marmorata succulents will not die after blooming, Kolanchoe is an example of this type of succulent.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/hens-chicks/hens-and-chicks-flowers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/kalanchoe/growing-kalanchoe-plants.htm
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